In yet another shocking revelation, Pakistan’s involvement in terrorism has been exposed once again—this time by a terrorist himself. Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) operative Saeedullah alias Ilham, who recently returned from Afghanistan, has confessed that organized terror training camps are being run in Quetta, Pakistan. In his statement, he revealed that young recruits are systematically brainwashed and trained in the use of weapons and explosives.

Saeedullah’s confession has emerged as one of the strongest pieces of evidence against Pakistan’s deep-rooted links to terrorism. His testimony confirms what the world has long suspected—that Pakistan continues to harbor and nurture extremist networks under the guise of religious education and security operations.

The Path to Radicalization Began in Peshawar

Saeedullah, a resident of Audni village in Pakistan’s Phalar district, revealed that his journey into terrorism began at a madrasa in the Chargano Chowk area of Peshawar, located near the Tablighi Markaz. What appeared to be a religious institution was, in reality, associated with the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba.

He recounted, “At the madrasa, I met a man named Osama who began radicalizing me. Slowly, I fell under his influence. Later, when I joined ISIS, they changed my name to Ilham.” This marked the beginning of his indoctrination into violent extremism.

Military Training in Quetta’s Hills

According to Saeedullah, his military training took place in the hills surrounding Quetta. Around 20 young men—aged between 15 and 20—underwent training with him. The group included recruits not just from Pakistan but also from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, and Russia.

They were trained to handle sophisticated weapons, build bombs, and execute coordinated attacks. During their sessions, the trainees were repeatedly told that Abu Hafs al-Hashemi al-Qurayshi was the Caliph of Muslims and that every believer must pledge allegiance to him.

Fake Identity and Journey to Afghanistan

After completing his training, Saeedullah briefly returned home. A few months later, a man named Nusrat contacted him and instructed him to move to Afghanistan. Since he could not cross the border legally, he was given a fake identity card (Jali Tazkara) and crossed into Afghanistan via the Torkham border. There, he reconnected with ISIS operatives and continued working under their command.

“Now I Realize This Was a Deception”

In his confession, Saeedullah expressed remorse for his involvement in terrorism. He stated that the Taliban administration in Afghanistan did not mistreat him, but he now feels ashamed of his past actions. “I realize now that what I believed in was wrong. The jihad we were deceived into joining was nothing but a lie. It was against both Islam and humanity,” he said.

Saeedullah’s testimony serves as a damning indictment of Pakistan’s continued role as a breeding ground for terror, despite repeated denials on international platforms. His revelation once again puts global focus on Islamabad’s responsibility in fostering extremism across South Asia.